The following is an excerpt from The Victory Daughter, a 2019 memoir

for which I collaborated with Laura Scott to write her story of family losses and wins.

CHAPTER 1
Ocean Deep
I begin the birth rumble far too early. It’s only 27 weeks
into the 38-week journey my parent...

Should The Zephyr Theatre earn funding from your foundation, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation will be a proud founder of a performing arts center that will give our St. Croix Valley community what it has longed for, over many years—a place to come together and share the...

Marketing content written for the Red Sea Shares nonprofit 

WHY DO BUSINESS IN DJIBOUTI, AFRICA?

SUPERIOR SHIPPING 
  The Port of Djibouti is of international renown offering competitive services to import-export business leaders.

  The port is st...

Published in Currents newsletter for RIver Market Community Co-op owners

This story is a collection of questions, starting with to what end does River Market exist? Our board has agreed that the co-op must strive to “cultivate a healthy community” through the follo...

"Thanks for the great article, Elissa!  I really appreciate the wonderful exposure!"  

  -- Kim Thomas, business owner, www.BrownDogPaddleboard.com

"I was pleased with your great proofreading and editing. You are awesome."

  -- Tania, college professor

"You did a...

Link's Story

Link Christin brings unprecedented expertise to the field of substance abuse prevention and recovery for lawyers and others in high-stress professions.

 
After a 25-year career as a civil trial lawyer, including partnerships in two Pittsburgh law firms, he b...

When your home needs repair or improvement, one of the most important choices you'll make is which contractor should do the job. Choosing Diamond Cut Homes means getting a contractor who will listen carefully to what you want, and complete the work within your budget a...

Mindscapes Unlimited media release 

Twin Cities business/life coach and hypnotherapist Lori Bestler will be taking her know-how to the Mayo Civic Center stage Aug. 22, where she will jump into the over-busy minds of professionals and wrestle them to the peaceful ground...

Published in the Stillwater Gazette, MN

"Farmers supply local produce to area business"

Afton Farmer Hallie Anderson straddles her 30-inch rows of clean carrots and lays it out straight: “We really like to eat and we really like to feed people.” Three years ago, Anderson...

Published in the Stillwater Gazette, MN

"About face: Marine Corps vet and Stillwater salon owner happy with career change"

When Stillwater salon and spa owner Ernie Shores walks into the Aveda Institute, “they call me the cowboy.” A Marine Corps veteran with 30-plus year...